By Colette O’Connell, PRO of the Irish Beekeepers’ Association CLG Those beekeepers here in Ireland who are interested in preserving and protecting the native black bee Apis m. mellifera, for future generations are only too aware of the ever-increasing pressures on this bee. We are seeing the ever increasing pressures on existing pollinators, as well […]
Category Archives: Education
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May
May
Late July/August: this is the time of year when the public takes note of an increase in the number of wasps coming into their homes. Queens have ceased their laying and mated queens are looking for safe crevices, roofs, even roofs of beehives, in which to spend the winter months in hibernation, before emerging in […]
08
Jan
Jan
Our Beginners’ Beekeeping Course, is held each year at Dungarvan College. The course is taught by experienced Beekeepers, some qualified from the National University of Ireland, Galway during Covid, with Diplomas qualifying them to provide Adult Education. The classes run over 6 weeks, and culminate with participants attending the Association Apiary, having the opportunity to […]